HR Basics Series - September 14 - October 13, 2026

Event Description: HR Basics: What you need to know to perform the HR function in your business This educational series is designed for the staff person who is responsible for the HR function in your business but isn't an HR professional. This staff person may have been assigned the HR function in addition to other duties because you're too small to employ a dedicated HR professional. It might even be you, small business owner who wears many hats. It's this scenario that is most vulnerable because if HR is just one cap you wear, you don't have the time or resources to master the Jack of all trades. You can't afford NOT to take the time, when it comes to HR, there are too many pitfalls. This program offers a well-rounded exercise in how HR function can prevent expensive issues. The program includes: - Introduction to Human Resources (HR) Management · What is HR Management & Why is it Important? · HR Responsibilities & Processes · Strategic HR · Introduction to Compliance - Recruitment · Talent Acquisition vs Recruiting · Advertising; Interviewing; Selecting · Onboarding/Offboarding - Employee Relations · Building Positive Relationships · Conflict Resolution ? How to Have the Tough Conversations · Employee Engagement, Recognition & Motivation - Performance Management · Importance of Performance Management & Performance Management Systems · Setting Performance Standards · Conducting a Performance Review · Goal Setting & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)/Metrics - Employee Training and Development · Designing a Training Program · Needs Assessments · Career Path Planning; Succession Planning; Monitoring · Training Evaluation - Basics of HR Management Wrap-Up · Compensation · Payroll, Benefits · Technology, Metrics · Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion This program is available for $250 per Chamber-member participant. ($325 for non-members) The program will run from 9:00-11:00am for six consecutive Monday mornings beginning September 14 at the Chamber office: 2 Troy Road, Delaware. Attendees must prepay to be eligible to participate. The program is facilitated by Natalie Plate, Let's Lead HR Consulting